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Nikita

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Pronounced nih-KEE-tah /nɪˈki.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Greek aniketos, 'unconquered' (a male name in Slavic use); also a Sanskrit girls' name ('the earth; dear, beloved'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Unconquered and chic: Nikita is Greek 'unconquered' — and a Sanskrit girls' name too. Bold, sleek, and worldly (the film/TV heroine).

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Origin MediumGreek, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom Greek aniketos, 'unconquered' (a male name in Slavic use); also a Sanskrit girls' name ('the earth; dear, beloved'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4524 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 10,776

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nikita comes from Greek aniketos, 'unconquered' (traditionally a male name in Slavic use), and is also a Sanskrit girls' name, variously 'the earth' or 'dear, beloved' (routes layered, which we note). The action heroine made it sleek and famous; here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, unconquered at the (Greek) root, and bold.

Did you know? Nikita is Greek 'unconquered' (a man's name in Russia, as in Nikita Khrushchev) — but also a Sanskrit girls' name; the film/TV heroine made it sleek and famous.

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Nikita — routes layered

Variations

NiketaNikithaNykita

Nicknames

Niki

Famous Bearers

★Nikita Gill (1987-)
British-Indian poet and author known for feminist retellings of mythology

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nikita mean?

Nikita is Greek for 'unconquered', and a Sanskrit girls' name ('earth; dear'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nikita?

It's said nih-KEE-tah /nɪˈki.tɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nikita a boy or girl name?

Nikita is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Nikita?

Nikita is a rare name in the U.S.